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Definition of Front end
1. Noun. The side that is forward or prominent.
Generic synonyms: Face, Side
Specialized synonyms: Forefront, Head
Derivative terms: Front, Front, Frontal
Antonyms: Rear
Definition of Front end
1. Noun. (computing) that part of a hardware or software system that is closest to the user. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Front End
Literary usage of Front end
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. United States Supreme Court Reports by Lawyers Co-operative Publishing Company, United States Supreme Court (1888)
"... and there is a draft rod, which is hinged at its front end. A shoe is attached
to the rear end of the draft rod, with a free up-and-down binged joint. ..."
2. International Library of Technology: A Series of Textbooks for Persons by International Textbook Company (1902)
"42; next, pry up the front end of the back equalizer until it is slightly above
its normal position and chain it in this position. ..."
3. Nature by Norman Lockyer (1877)
"The gas flame both enters and passes away from the back end of the furnace,
leaving the front end available for the furnace door, which is stationary. ..."